What are some good fish to put into a 20 gallon tank. I want freshwater fish , they can be tropical but not any saltwater fish. I want lots of colorfull fish but really sturdy and active. Any imput on this or anything else regarding starting a new aguariam will be great!!
2007-01-02 08:41:47 · 8 answers · asked by sarah j 2 in Pets ➔ Fish
Wait wait,,,,,
Before you put alot of fish in your tank you need to make sure your tank is cycled, look it up on google put in cycle tank.
it can take up to like 2 months before you can finaly add alot of fish start with only a few before the Amonia level is good.
2007-01-02 09:00:30 · answer #1 · answered by jackwalz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Before adding any fish,be sure to cycle the tank. That is get the tank up and running and add a cycling product then wait,at least a couple of weeks.The cycling process takes 5 to 6 weeks to complete,but you can start adding one or two fish after 2 or 3 weeks. Give the aquarium time to adjust to this population before adding more fish. If you get the tank properly cycled any fish that you choose will be sturdy and active,and colorful. Go slowly when increasing the bioload on your tank and you and your fish will benefit. When making inquiries at a pet store about which species are best for start-ups,any one that tells you that Mollies are beginners fish should not be believed. This is a common mistake made by people who just sell fish,but don't keep them. So much for the soapbox. As to which specie to start with,it depends on what kind of water you have to work with,soft water will be good for Amazon fishes,but bad for African Cichlids. Hard water with a high pH will cause Africans from the Rift Lakes to thrive.The live bearing fish from Central America and Mexico like fairly hard water with a neutral pH and a touch of salt. It's much easier to let the water choose the fish than to try to change the water to fit the fish or the fish to fit the water. Get a good book or find a long time fishkeeper,or join an aquarium society or fish club, the last two are the best sources of information or quality livestock. Don't take my word for any of this,ask someone you can trust. Good luck,PeeTee
2007-01-02 09:14:36 · answer #2 · answered by PeeTee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could get a real healthy l;ooking school of tetras or barbs in that tank. You could also go with the very nice looking kribensis cichlids, who CAN be territorial. I would suggest www.elmersaquarium.com for a good selection on freshwater fish. A = hardy AA= very hardy, for the site.
2007-01-02 08:52:03 · answer #3 · answered by Flames Fan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tiger barbs are very hardy, active and colorful.They are known to be fin-nippers when left alone in an aquarium.You should prabally have at least six.They grow to two inches.
2007-01-02 08:49:36 · answer #4 · answered by nowicki01 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definately go with Ciclids. They are more expensive than the regular "ugly" fish that everyone has. You can get them from the higher end fish and aquarium shops. (Not like from Petco)
2007-01-02 08:48:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Neons. They're hardy, colorful and are a good community fish.
2007-01-02 11:43:54 · answer #6 · answered by Casper 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I recommend getting a few plecostomuses. They are very interesting fish.
2007-01-02 09:51:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they have many fish there, are also fresh water tinie tiney white clawed crabs, and yellow and black snails at my walmart , also there are angel fish that look realy neat and dont forget those bobble head gold fish !!
2007-01-02 09:17:36 · answer #8 · answered by Tabitha 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
look up ther person "ahealthystudent" on yahoo answers, he asked the same question, and I answered it in detail. I'm like the 2nd or third person down.
2007-01-02 10:55:50 · answer #9 · answered by DiRtAlLtHeWaY 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋